Sabo 43-EL VARIO, Operator'S Manual

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• In order to guarantee the proper and safe operation of garden equipment, a
connection cable of the minimum quality H05 RN-F (alternatively H05 VV-F) in
accordance with DIN/VDE 0282/4 with a cross-section of 3 x 1.5 mm² and a
connection plug made of or covered with rubber in accordance with DIN/VDE
0620-2-1 are required. Connection must be to a CEE 7/4 socket 230 V AC.
• When a childproof cable is used, care must be taken that the fuse works perfectly
(smoothly) as otherwise the device connection plug could become damaged.
• The plug must be fitted with a 16 amp slow fuse.
• We recommend that a residual current operated device with a maximum
breaking current of maximum 30 mA or equivalent safety equipment be used.
The electrical equipment must not be modified.
The connection cable must be checked for signs of damage and ageing
before every new mowing job and may only be used in a perfect condition.
• If the unit is to be operated via a generator, an authorised specialist workshop
should first be consulted with regard to a suitable generator.
• Before use, always carry out a visual inspection to see whether the cutting tool,
attachment screws and the complete cutting unit are worn or damaged. To avoid
unbalance, worn or damaged blades and attachment screws must be replaced by
an authorised workshop.
• The condition of the pictograms must be checked every time the device is
used. Worn or damaged pictograms must be replaced.
Handling
• The machine must not be operated in potentially explosive surroundings.
The connecting cable must kept away from the cutting tool. Whilst you are
mowing the lawn, do not drive over the connecting cable with the
machine; when guiding the connecting cable, always make sure that you
are keeping a safe distance.
If the connection cable is damaged, switch the equipment off and wait for the
blade to come to a standstill. Disconnect the mains plug immediately. Do not
touch the connection cable before it has been disconnected from the mains
supply. Damaged connection cables must be replaced.
Make sure the cable can move freely, do not kink, chafe or squash it.
• Do not mow in bad weather when lightning could strike.
• Do not wear radio or music headphones. Safe service and operation requires your
full attention.
• Only mow during daylight or if the lighting is good. Always push the
machine at walking pace.
• Please adjust the driving speed depending on the person and the terrain. Increase
speed gradually until you have reached a suitable driving speed, switch the motor
drive off if necessary.
• Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other obstacles
that may obscure vision.
• Do not move too closely to holes, trenches and banks. The equipment can
suddenly topple over when a wheel suddenly gives way over the edge of a trench
or a bank or when an edge suddenly yields.
• Please be careful when mowing underneath playground equipment (e.g. swings).
The equipment could get into an unsafe position. This may result in risk of injury.
• Do not operate the equipment when you are sick, tired or under the influence of
alcohol, medicine or drugs.
• Avoid using the machine if possible on wet grass, in order to avoid the
danger of slipping.
• Always make sure that you are standing securely whilst mowing slopes.
Always mow at right angles to the slope, never mow straight up or down. Please
be especially careful when you change direction when mowing on a slope.
• Do not mow excessively steep slopes! Mowing slopes always means additional
risks. Your lawnmower is powerful enough to mow on slopes with a gradient of up
to 58% (30° angle). For safety reasons, however, we urgently recommend you do
not exploit this theoretical performance potential. Always make sure you have a
firm stance. Manually guided lawnmowers should never be used for slopes with a
gradient in excess of 26% (15° angle of slope). Stability may be lost.
• Please be especially careful when turning the machine or pulling it towards
yourself.
• If you walk backwards whilst using the machine, you can easily stumble so
this should be avoided. Avoid unnatural body positions. Ensure that you are
standing securely and keep your balance at all times.
• Always observe the safety distance to the machine which is maintained by
the handlebar.
• In order to avoid the machine slipping when being carried, always hold the
machine by the grip devices provided (carrying handle, housing, handlebar ends or
transverse bar of the lower handlebar section). Do not grasp the machine by the
ejection flap!
• Note the weight of the machine before lifting or carrying it (see technical
data). Lifting heavy weights can lead to health problems.
• Never lift or carry the machine when the engine is running.
• Never use the machine with safety and protective devices damaged or missing.
Missing or damaged safety and protective devices are a safety hazard for both you
and other people.
Safety equipment includes ( see chapter Component description):
– Motor stop safety control bar (3)
The lawn mower is equipped with a motor stop device.
During operation and in the event of a hazard, the electric motor is
switched off by releasing the motor stop bar.
The electric motor and the blade must come to a standstill within 3
seconds.
After release, the bar must always return to the position shown in the
"component description" diagram.
If this is not the case, it must be checked immediately by an
authorised workshop.
Risk of injury!
If the blade run-on time is longer, stop using the equipment and take
it to an authorised workshop.
Measuring run-on time
After the electric motor has been started, the blade rotates and a
wind-like noise can be heard.
The run-on time corresponds to the duration of the wind-like noise
after the electric motor has been switched off, it can be measured
using a stopwatch.
The function of the safety control bar must never be put out of
operation.
It is important to make sure that the safety control bar functions
correctly. If this is not the case, have it repaired by an authorised
specialist workshop.
Protective equipment includes ( see chapter Component description):
– Housing, grass collecting bag, ejection flap (9)
The protective devices protect the user against objects being ejected at
high speed.
The machine must not be operated with a damaged housing or without
a properly fitted collecting bag or ejection flap on the housing.
– Housing
This protection unit protects against injuries through contact with the
rotating cutting blade bar.
The equipment must not be operated with a damaged housing. Please
make sure that hands and feet are not placed underneath the housing.
– Cover hose at upper part of bar (12), engine hood (5) and engine
bracket (7), switch-plug combination with cable (1, 14), connection
cable, cutting blade screw
This protection unit protects against injuries through contact with
electrical power carrying parts.
The electrical equipment must not be modified.
Damaged connection cables must be replaced. Please use a
connection cable with a minimum quality of
H05 RN-F (alternatively H05 VV-F) in accordance with DIN/VDE
0282/4.
In accordance with the existing standard DIN EN 60335, an insulation
protection test must be made after repair and maintenance work at
insulation parts.
The safety devices must not be modified.
• Start or operate the starter switch with great care and according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
• During the starting process, do not switch on the drive if available.
When you start the machine, make sure that your feet are at a sufficiently
safe distance away from the cutting blades.
When the engine is started, the machine must not be tilted on end, if
necessary it must be tilted by pressing the guide bar down so that the
cutting tool is pointing in the direction away from the user, but only as far
as absolutely necessary. For as long as the equipment has not been